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Shapeshifting much like the band's chameleonic approach to pop, there are heavier themes at play here, which is especially evident in Roche's vocal delivery. "We knew that we had evolved - [Hanne Mjøen talks all things love and fear in vibrant electro-pop anthem “Hell With You”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/hanne-mjoen-talks-all-things-love-and-fear-in-vibrant-electro-pop-anthem-hell-with-you/) - In a world of electro, dream pop, Hanne Mjøen’s new single “Hell With You” is sure to set hearts on fire. 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The ethereal melodies emphasise the spellbinding - [Fuzzy-pop newcomer Sukie shares playful and poignant new single "Honey Puff"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/fuzzy-pop-newcomer-sukie-shares-playful-and-poignant-new-single-honey-puff/) - Taking on a topic that is still taboo to a lot of young people, "Honey Puff" begins to unpack the realities of working a minimum wage job, budgeting and awkward conversations with parents who are yet to realise how drastically different the financial landscape is today. "[It's] about growing up in a world where living - [OhEm arrives with the pure pop brilliance of Clarence Clarity assisted debut "Impatient"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/ohem-arrives-with-the-pure-pop-brilliance-of-clarence-clarity-assisted-debut-impatient/) - Coming in hot with song one, "Impatient" is a hint at what's to come from London-based singer/songwriter and producer OhEm. The plan? Drip feed her sensational skewed pop futurism one track at a time, ahead of an exciting first project due later in the year. While she's cut her teeth in studios and songwriting sessions, - [Charli Adams releases dope new bop “Get High w/My Friends”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/charli-adams-releases-dope-new-bop-get-high-w-my-friends/) - Charli Adams, a former cheer captain from Alabama who uprooted to pursue music in Nashville, isn’t one to hide the fact that she likes a good smoke. Taking a step in a different direction from the introspective “Cheer Captain”, Adams has taken the opportunity to write a song about a fun, easygoing experience. “Get High w/My - [“Change” is a weightless, intimate tale of connectedness from lilo](https://thebuildingmusic.com/change-is-a-weightless-intimate-tale-of-connectedness-from-lilo/) - Although lilo – the singer-songwriter duo of Christie Gardner and Helen Dixon – are only just releasing their first official single, they’ve been making music together for over a decade in various guises. Having met at the first year of secondary school in their home town of Winchester, they immediately struck up a friendship and - [SIPHO. previews debut EP with the monumental "Bodies"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/sipho-previews-debut-ep-with-the-monumental-bodies/) - SIPHO. already has a whole catalogue of material showcasing his eclectic range, but what we've heard from his AND GOD SAID... EP sees him refining his sound and vision. "Bodies" and double single "Moonlight" are a lesson in the versatility SIPHO. possesses. Interpolating Monsta Boy's garage classic "I'm Sorry", "Bodies" rolls everything into one boundary-breaking moment. Its - [“Tomb For Rockets” is a dose of happy-go-lucky lo-fi pop from Netherlands duo Feng Suave](https://thebuildingmusic.com/tomb-for-rockets-is-a-dose-of-happy-go-lucky-lo-fi-pop-from-netherlands-duo-feng-suave/) - You know what they say: “No one does easy breezy modern soul like the Dutch”. OK, they don’t say that. But they could and they should, particularly considering the latest single to arrive from Feng Suave. Consisting of long-time friends Daniël Schoemaker and Daniël de Jong, Feng Suave have fast established a reputation as purveyors - [Premium Leisure corrals the crème de la crème of Oxford’s prospering music scene on “Easy FM”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/premium-leisure-corrals-the-creme-de-la-creme-of-oxfords-prospering-music-scene-on-easy-fm/) - Collaboration remains pivotal to Premium Leisure’s sound, with the contributors to “Easy FM” reading like a who’s who of Oxford’s music scene. Backing vocals come courtesy of Barker’s long-term collaborator Willie J Healey, with instrumental backing from Ash Cooke of BE GOOD, bass duties from Harry Deacon (Palace) and drums from Mike Monaghan (Saint Etienne, Gaz Coombes) - - [joan make a welcome return with the syrupy sweetness of “so good”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/joan-make-a-welcome-return-with-the-syrupy-sweetness-of-so-good/) - Blessed with a prolific knack for crafting a good hook, Arkansas duo joan are back with their first new cut of 2021. Hot on the heels from last year’s sophomore EP cloudy and its recent reimagining partly cloudy, the band debut the syrupy and summery sound of new single “so good”. The first outing from their upcoming double - [kezia teams up with NAYANA IZ to celebrate sexuality in empowering anthem “south!”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/kezia-teams-up-with-nayana-iz-to-celebrate-sexuality-in-empowering-anthem-south/) - How we stan a diverse queen, and Tanzanian-American artist kezia is proving herself a whole mélange of influences. Citing artists as varied as My Chemical Romance and Fela Kuti, the Bay Area native changes tack with new single “south!”, switching the hazy guitar and infatuation of previous outing “megan fox” for chunky beats and unbridled - [Aussie multi-hyphenate Milan Ring teams up with Che Lingo on the fearless "BS"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/aussie-multi-hyphenate-milan-ring-teams-up-with-che-lingo-on-the-fearless-bs/) - As a singer, songwriter, producer, rapper, guitarist, and mix engineer, Ring is a multi-talented visionary who proves that her creative process is anything but insular. Rather, the approach of “BS" is near-fearless – infusing R&B with neo-soul, quasi-Latin bass riffs and being loads with impressionistic questions that tap into her swaggering intellect. Featuring London-based rapper - [Adna confronts the difficulties of accepting love on vulnerable new track "November"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/adna-confronts-the-difficulties-of-accepting-love-on-vulnerable-new-track-november/) - "November" is the first outing from Adna since 2019’s "Moon" with All The Luck In The World, and sees the Berlin-based artist fuse her passionate and airy vocals with minimal melodies (at first) to emphasise the emotional vulnerability of the track’s subject. https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/track=1659865749/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/artwork=small/transparent=true/tracklist=false/tracks=1659865749/esig=a982d17910fe0692a9724dc2a9904b34 Adna’s experience shines bright on "November" (her third album Closure arrived in 2017) which - [Laraw captures the inner turmoil of isolation in "This Is How I Lost My Friends"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/laraw-captures-the-inner-turmoil-of-isolation-in-this-is-how-i-lost-my-friends/) - From the immediate riff and strong beat, "This Is How I Lost My Friends" gets listeners moving from the off. Produced by the song’s co-writer Michael Adubato, the track is a guitar-led pop masterclass that showcases Laraw’s clean vocals. A tri-linguist (French, English and Arabic) with Lebanese and Moroccan roots, Laraw has found many ways - [Icelandic punks BSÍ showcase their lighter side on the irresistible "Vesturbæjar Beach"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/icelandic-punks-bsi-showcase-their-lighter-side-on-the-irresistible-vesturbaejar-beach/) - The pure aggression of "Dónakallalagið" introduced the band to 2021 in the most forthright manner, before their image was complicated by the misty nostalgia of "25Lue". The unconventional Icelandic duo showcased their live sets at the recent digital editions of Eurosonic and Iceland Airwaves. On new single "Vesturbæjar Beach" the group make in-roads to their - [Tamaraebi throws it back to the ‘80s with scintillating new track “Waistline”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/tamaraebi-throws-it-back-to-the-80s-with-scintillating-new-track-waistline/) - The rooftop-ready track, featuring a skippy, almost reggaeton-esque rhythm, muffled guitar riff and infectious chorus is one that screams summer, throwing it back to decades long gone while still feeling markedly 2021. Following the release of equally nostalgic singles “Brown Angel” and “Telephone”, he continues to ride the ‘80s wave with an upbeat, feel-good, tropical number brought - [RALPH conjures up pop magic on “Love Potion”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/ralph-conjures-up-pop-magic-on-love-potion/) - With an undeniable disco diva vibe, “Love Potion” is the perfect sequel to the Dua Lipa mania we’ve all been having. Cher, Donna Summer, and Kate Bush are all women that Canadian pop magician RALPH looks up to - and are exactly who inspired her for her new track “Love Potion”. The single follows on - [Dizzy Fae wants to see you “Bend n Snap” to her twisted pop banger](https://thebuildingmusic.com/dizzy-fae-wants-to-see-you-bend-n-snap-to-her-twisted-pop-banger/) - Inspired by the apogee of Missy Elliott’s career in the early 2000s, Dizzy Fae builds upon her empowering expression of sexuality and identity in her unapologetic new cut. Lifted from her latest four-track EP, Antenna, “Bend n Snap” toys with seductive whispered vocals around dangerously catchy flows. Mish-mashing electronica with an audacious R&B undertone, “Bend n - [NAYANA IZ shares the intimate and vulnerable sound of her “Breaking Point”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/nayana-iz-shares-the-intimate-and-vulnerable-sound-of-her-breaking-point/) - 2020 was a strong year for NAYANA IZ; the release of her EP SMOKE & FLY showcased her unique blend of acerbic bars and Eastern influence and led to a must-see COLORS performance. One year later, and the 20-year-old artist returns with new single “Breaking Point”, an opportunity for her to show a different flavour to her - [Scottish pop newcomer Hannah Slavin questions life on "I Don’t Have a Clue"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/scottish-pop-newcomer-hannah-slavin-questions-life-on-i-dont-have-a-clue/) - Hannah Slavin is building on the successes of last year's "I Don’t Give A F*** About You" and "Mac & Cheese" on her existential new cut. "I Don't Have a Clue" is an anthem tackling mental health and the headspace created over lockdown in 2020. It sees Slavin questioning what life’s purpose is while lost - [Vanessa Gimenez goes solo with dark-pop smash "Make It Rain"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/vanessa-gimenez-goes-solo-with-dark-pop-smash-make-it-rain/) - Her captivating debut "Make It Rain" marks the start of a new chapter for singer/songwriter Vanessa Gimenez. As part of Swimming Girls, she supported the likes of Pale Waves, played slots at Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, The Great Escape, Dot To Dot and Live At Leeds and amassed millions of streams. Emerging out of the - [Watch Aziya perform "Heaven For Me" live in session](https://thebuildingmusic.com/watch-aziya-perform-heaven-for-me-live-in-session/) - The song is "a romanticised and fantasised version of a very toxic relationship," explains Aziya. "It relays the story of someone in love with a person plagued by narcissism and inner demons. I’ve tried to depict the ill fate it brings to the one in love with that person. It's a fairytale description of a - [Darla Jade’s Scandipop-influenced tale of vulnerability is the answer to your “Problems”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/darla-jades-scandipop-influenced-tale-of-vulnerability-is-the-answer-to-your-problems/) - Deftly blending twanging guitars and breezy synths, Darla Jade’s enchanting vocal immediately draws into her emotional journey. “Problems” balances sombre songwriting with a forward-looking strain of electro-production, to position Darla as having a maturity beyond her years. Understated yet refined, the single captures themes of heartbreak with a palpable sense of vulnerability. With a string - [SEB harnesses carefree summer evenings on “seaside_demo”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/seb-harnesses-carefree-summer-evenings-on-seaside_demo/) - Inspired by amber-hued evenings, “seaside_demo” is bona fide lo-fi bedroom pop, having been written, produced and engineered by SEB. It’s a ballad to coastal drives and the remedying calmness of a sunset, with its wondrously idealistic mood reflecting the comfort of its namesake. “One of the main things that helped me, when I first started - [girlhouse reflects on confidence and self-esteem on “pretty girl in la”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/girlhouse-reflects-on-confidence-and-self-esteem-on-pretty-girl-in-la/) - Taking a different path from her previous band WILD, Portland native Luiz has been writing music for herself as girlhouse – a new exploration of aesthetic and style from what WILD were producing. Employing her bandmate Tyler Thompson as producer, Luiz is more confident than ever now that she’s based in Nashville, and this shows - [Grace May guards her heart on pensive new song "Runnin'"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/grace-may-guards-her-heart-on-pensive-new-song-runnin/) - Following on from previous outings "Rose Coloured" and "Angel", May carries on with her mesmerising R&B-infused sound, and delivers another heartfelt song about her cautious approach to love with her soothing vocals that are elevated with textured, pensive instrumentation. The song builds slowly, beginning with a more skeletal beat that allows May’s voice to hit - [Bristol’s The Pleasure Dome bring 100% pure punk energy on blistering new effort "Pretty Picture"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/bristols-the-pleasure-dome-bring-100-pure-punk-energy-on-blistering-new-effort-pretty-picture/) - We’ve all found ourselves frustrated at the Instagram-worthy lives that people portray on social media, and that feeling is exactly what The Pleasure Dome have channeled in their latest effort. That and a call to check ourselves on our own behaviour and, well, give ourselves a break. Recorded live with producer Theo Verney (Pip Blom, - [Circe shares her latest thrilling dark-pop single "Going Down"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/circe-shares-her-latest-thrilling-dark-pop-single-going-down/) - Inspired by her adolescent poetry which reflected on and rebelled against her Catholic upbringing, Circe invites listeners to join her as she’s “trippin’ in the glare” of the holy lights via her glistening pop hooks on her genre-blending new offering "Going Down". Following on from the cinematic soundscapes of her debut EP She’s Made Of Saints last - [renforshort teams up with glaive to unpick angst on moody new collaboration “fall apart”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/renforshort-teams-up-with-glaive-to-unpick-angst-on-moody-new-collaboration-fall-apart/) - With emo hip hop reinvigorating the often stale alternative landscape and the resurrection of pop punk propelling the sub-genre back to the charts and the masses, now is a good a time as any to throw all your influences into the melting pot. It’s something that renforshort has found a knack for, and is at - [SHY Martin channels her “Feelings” on her new pop bop](https://thebuildingmusic.com/shy-martin-channels-her-feelings-on-her-new-pop-bop/) - SHY Martin, aka Lerdala native Sara Hjellström, was writing songs from being a child before she broke out as one of pop’s brightest stars in 2017. Two months ago, Hjellström announced the start of SHY Recordings – her own label that her music is now being released through. Such an exponential rise to success is - [Lia Pappas-Kemps' acoustic simplicity shines on “Sad In Toronto”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/lia-pappas-kemps-acoustic-simplicity-shines-on-sad-in-toronto/) - The Canadian singer/songwriter – who recently starred in the CBC/Netflix series Anne With An E – pulls together these powerful influences with alpine inspiration on new single “Sad In Toronto”. The wanderlust triggered by pre-lockdown memories of a trip to Austria sparked the track’s inception, which took shape around layers of gentle, noodling guitars. “I - [Deanna Petcoff recoils from "Devastatingly Mediocre" dating in her new single](https://thebuildingmusic.com/deanna-petcoff-recoils-from-devastatingly-mediocre-dating-in-her-new-single/) - Arising from blandness, Deanna Petcoff takes confessional songwriting to a new level in her latest release. "I wrote this song when my friend was dating the most boring guy alive," she explains. "He really was so normal, met the bare minimum of being a decent person, and yet she was infatuated with him." Though she - [tinyumbrellas navigates wrong impressions in the sweet acoustics of “Please Don’t Make This Weird”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/tinyumbrellas-navigates-wrong-impressions-in-the-sweet-acoustics-of-please-dont-make-this-weird/) - It might seem obvious to suggest that the audio-visual nature of musicianship has blurred lines, but, for tinyumbrellas (also known as DT), this amalgamation is the beating heart of their output. Not only admired for their melodies and gentle vocals, but they also draw inspiration from the transportive worldbuilding of Studio Ghibli to craft greater - [Orion Sun deep dives into her emotions on "dirty dancer"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/orion-sun-deep-dives-into-her-emotions-on-dirty-dancer/) - The moniker of Tiffany Majette, Orion Sun has always created languid music that transcends limitation. While music icons like Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, and Lauryn Hill were mainstays in her childhood, she carves out her own nuances in emotional storytelling. In 2017, her debut mixtape A Collection of Fleeting Moments and Daydreams hit Soundcloud – later making - [Alexander 23 tells his old flames to "Hate Me If It Helps"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/alexander-23-tells-his-old-flames-to-hate-me-if-it-helps/) - Before sitting down to write his own post-breakup bops, Alexander 23 dabbled (to put it lightly) as a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. With a GRAMMY nomination and humble brags aplenty to his name – including being a co-producer of Olivia Rodrigo’s “good 4 u” – he’s adept with turning universal emotions into delicate reflections. “Hate - [Nia Archives' "Luv Like" is an exploration of self-image cloaked in jungle rhythms](https://thebuildingmusic.com/nia-archives-luv-like-is-an-exploration-of-self-image-cloaked-in-jungle-rhythms/) - It would appear that 2024 is about to be Nia Archives’ year. Having spent the last 12 months playing the likes of Fabric and Boiler Room, January has seen her continue a skyward trajectory as she builds towards her new EP, Forbidden Feelingz. Revealing a wider range than many of her contemporaries, her mission statement is - [Resa Saffa Park explores the up-down emotions of early adulthood in "Tendencies"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/resa-saffa-park-explores-the-up-down-emotions-of-early-adulthood-in-tendencies/) - Smooth, soothing, and laced with sensuality, “Tendencies'' finds Resa Saffa Park (also known as Theresa Frostad Eggesbø) in a reflective mood. She details her susceptibility to penchants far beyond her years, preferring quiet nights in rather than spending the early houses rocked up on a dancefloor in one of Oslo’s many nightclubs. Driven by her - [emir taha seeks a remedy for nostalgia on “Kalp Çare Arar”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/emir-taha-seeks-a-remedy-for-nostalgia-on-kalp-care-arar/) - The rise in international recognition of Anatolian pop and rock is leading to a wonderful discovery of Turkish artists who aren’t afraid to push boundaries. One such artist is emir taha - a London-based artist who fuses indie, Turkish pop, R&B and lo-fi elements. His latest offering, “Kalp Çare Arar”, is the perfect continuation of - [Wunderhorse swaps chaos and fuzz for understated confidence and evocative nostalgia on "17"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/wunderhorse-swaps-chaos-and-fuzz-for-understated-confidence-and-evocative-nostalgia-on-17/) - Contrary to what his sybaritic punk past in Dead Pretties would suggest, Wunderhorse, AKA Jacob Slater, spent his teenage years honing his songwriting skills listening to the likes of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell, perfecting the art of simplicity and restraint. Since breaking out as an artist in his own right last year, - [Léa Sen contemplates growth in the face of change on “Hyasynth”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/lea-sen-contemplates-growth-in-the-face-of-change-on-hyasynth/) - Blending elements of alternative synth-pop with delicate vocal delivery, “Hyasynth” showcases Léa Sen as an artist staking her claim as one of the leading alt-pop voices of the 2020s. Her ability to write, produce, mix, and perform her work from scratch gives her the unique ability to dissect every note, beat, and breath that comes - [Parisian producer Darius take cue from Kadhja Bonet on electro-soul ballad "NOTHING TO ME"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/parisian-producer-darius-take-cue-from-kadhja-bonet-on-electro-soul-ballad-nothing-to-me/) - The quantised wooze of Darius’ latest offering reverberates on the most chill of frequencies, echoing between Shoreditch House’s rooftop pool playlist and the setting sun itself. Topped with Kadhja Bonet’s high flying vocals, the Parisian producer gives us a masterclass in neo-soul, whilst simultaneously showcasing his DAW chops. “I have been in awe of Kadhja - [kuru refreshes the realm of hyperpop with new single "pretty things"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/kuru-refreshes-the-realm-of-hyperpop-with-new-single-pretty-things/) - While placing himself within the pointedly Gen-Z hyperpop and digicore genre, kuru is revitalising its roots. Typically, its chief proponents meet and collaborate via online platform Discord, largely promote on Soundcloud and TikTok and generally resist any strict classification. So much has been written about the scene in recent years that when Spotify created a - [TONE makes a pledge of commitment on the poignant "So I Can See You"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/tone-makes-a-pledge-of-commitment-on-the-poignant-so-i-can-see-you/) - Known as one half of the duo Farai, Tony ‘Tone’ Harewood dealt in punk-infused rally cries against Theresa May alongside a backdrop of angsty electronic sounds. On “So I Can See You”, however, we are presented with a sound very much distinct from the restless chaos of Farai’s Rebirth and TONE’s own 2018 mixtape Mixx 1 (put together “on - [Marie Naffah hails the life-affirming appeal of touring with cathartic cut “I Want More”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/marie-naffah-hails-the-life-affirming-appeal-of-touring-with-cathartic-cut-i-want-more/) - With the pandemic seeming to place life interminably on hold, Marie Naffah echoes the sentiment of many in seeking to re-engage with the simple pleasures repeatedly postponed over the last two years: a reawakened enthusiasm the singer-songwriter found in interacting with the live music scene once more, seeing her embark on a whistle-stop fifty shows - [Thomas Headon exposes the dilemmas of young love on new single “How Do I Know?”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/thomas-headon-exposes-the-dilemmas-of-young-love-on-new-single-how-do-i-know/) - Taken as the third single from his upcoming EP Victoria, Thomas Headon's early 2010’s pop-rock-esque vocals generate a sense of cool class on “How Do I Know?”, which is only accentuated by the track’s accompanying music video and stylish guitar line. The upcoming project is built upon hopeful abandon, a sense of timelessness, and a nerve-ending - [Edinburgh’s swim school release heavyweight angst-anthem “Outside”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/edinburghs-swim-school-release-heavyweight-angst-anthem-outside/) - Following their previous release “Let Me Inside Your Head”, “Outside” is a visceral offering with dreamy vocals, plenty of distortion and a summery, hazy edge. The bridge leans more towards the poppier side of swim school, before bursting into a chorus where the guitars keep them grounded in their indie roots. Lyrically, the track is - [Eaves Wilder's "Won't You Be Happy" is the euphoric post-lockdown guitar anthem we need](https://thebuildingmusic.com/eaves-wilders-wont-you-be-happy-is-the-euphoric-post-lockdown-guitar-anthem-we-need/) - As musical origin stories go, it’s one of the strongest in recent years and a gut punch to anyone whose biggest achievement these last months was banana bread. The 16-year old North Londoner found inspiration for the lush and involving "Won't You Be Happy" from The Pretenders and Blur. “I was nearly asleep at about - [Baseball Game share the beautifully understated “See You Tomorrow” as they prepare their debut EP](https://thebuildingmusic.com/baseball-game-share-the-beautifully-understated-see-you-tomorrow-as-they-prepare-their-debut-ep/) - Adam Carpenter and Jason Bennett come together to make the soothing sounds of Baseball Game. Drawing on ‘70s soft rock, fuzzy guitars, analogue synths, it’s their heartfelt songwriting that ties everything together. They sound just at home documenting a crush as they do detailing loss, as they do on new single “See You Tomorrow”. "It all started - [Lou Canon delivers mellow melancholia on new single "Sleeper Wave"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/lou-canon-delivers-mellow-melancholia-on-new-single-sleeper-wave/) - "Sleeper Wave" is the fifth single to be shared from Canon's newly-released Audomatic Body album, and sees Canon delve into soft, lullaby-like instrumentation that emphasises the angelic tone of her soothing vocals. Canon's new outing still maintains her intricate melodies presented on earlier singles "Invisible Desire" and "M.O.T.R.", but delivers a more melancholic tone with the ghostly - [Northern Irish musician CATALAN! unleashes the searing and celebratory “Roussillon Serenade”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/northern-irish-musician-catalan-unleashes-the-searing-and-celebratory-roussillon-serenade/) - The lead single from the forthcoming debut album from CATALAN! (aka Ewen Friers), Veritas, aims straight for the jugular. Recorded in a secluded house on the North Coast of Ireland in the spring of 2019, the album promises to be a feature-length rallying cry for solidarity in a world swiftly waking up to personal responsibility on - [Abbie Ozard confronts romantic insecurity in the candid "TV Kween"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/abbie-ozard-confronts-romantic-insecurity-in-the-candid-tv-kween/) - Hailing from Manchester, Abbie Ozard has toured with the likes of Lauran Hibberd and Whenyoung and has been working up a reputation as a writer who perfectly matches dreamy escapism with a surf-rock inspired aesthetic, and the results are absorbing. With her latest effort entitled “TV Kween”, she deep-dives into the anxieties of modern culture - [Nashville-based duo NAWAS are bringing the funk on their new sizzler “Crazy 4 U”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/nashville-based-duo-nawas-are-bringing-the-funk-on-their-new-sizzler-crazy-4-u/) - Raised in Louisiana, Jake Nawas and Ben McDaniel use their songwriting as a way to communicate and explore what makes us all human. They've been doing since they released their debut single "Wrong" back in 2016. As for their influences, it's those of their grandparents which are most apparent on this new offering. Old school soul and - [Nelson Kempf muses on money troubles on new single “Family Dollar”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/nelson-kempf-muses-on-money-troubles-on-new-single-family-dollar/) - Isolation is a feeling of which Nelson Kempf is well acquainted; no doubt the struggle of city-dwellers in the lockdown era must have seemed rather trivial. The singer-songwriter was born in Alaska, a place where he lived all his life before upping sticks to Nashville to start a family; the tenure was briefer than intended - [New Young Turks signing Ethan P. Flynn debuts "Everybody's Dying To Meet You"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/new-young-turks-signing-ethan-p-flynn-debuts-everybodys-dying-to-meet-you/) - To say that Ethan P. Flynn has been busy during the past few years is an understatement, as for an artist who - until today - was yet to have a single of his own to his name, he has established a knack for collaborating with a bundle of the buzziest artists around right now. - [Madge explores hyper-sexuality and trauma in the chunky pop of “Hey Hi”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/madge-explores-hyper-sexuality-and-trauma-in-the-chunky-pop-of-hey-hi/) - With a slew of stellar singles since the beginning of the year, 2020 has seen unconventional pop artist Madge go from strength to strength. From dropping the cyber-pop anthem “Headshot” and its accompanying dizzying visuals back in January to the abrasive electronica of “Ethanol”, their unconventional, thumping approach to PC Music-toned anthems has seen them - [Noisy put a brighter spin on tough times with the euphoric “Where’s Your Head?”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/noisy-put-a-brighter-spin-on-tough-times-with-the-euphoric-wheres-your-head/) - Those who have listened to Noisy are no doubt well aware that they are not a collective who intend to waste time. With a sound fuelled by a radioactive immediacy at its core, the band are not ones accustomed to resting on their laurels. After spending the lockdown period holed up in their home studio - [Ludvig Moon go small-scale epic on the soaring "Cult Baby"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/ludvig-moon-go-small-scale-epic-on-the-soaring-cult-baby/) - Led by singer and guitarist Anders Magnor Killerud, the Oslo-based band issued an EP in 2014 through Trondheim's Riot Factory label. Since then, they have been honing a sound that is set to peak on their upcoming debut album scheduled for release later this year. The first track from the album, "Cult Baby," epitomizes the - [Tiny Ruins unveils the subtle shadows of new David Lynch-recorded single "Dream Wave"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/tiny-ruins-unveils-the-subtle-shadows-of-new-david-lynch-recorded-single-dream-wave/) - "Dream Wave" is a serene, simple track featuring faintly folk-like melodies and a slow building sense of the eerie. It kicks off with gentle acoustic touches and rich vocals, but as time passes, echoes intensify and discordant pieces emerge. A subtle yet remarkable piece. The collaboration with renowned director/producer came about when Ella Yelich O'Connor - [Daniel Wilson announces new EP Sinner Of The Week, shares lead single "Wedding Daze"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/daniel-wilson-announces-new-ep-sinner-of-the-week-shares-lead-single-wedding-daze/) - In 2014, Wilson released remarkable electro-soul music, peaking with his groundbreaking EP "Boy Who Cried Thunder." This project creatively blended electronica, pop, gospel, soul, and R&B. The track "Wedding Daze" further pushes boundaries with its edgy, bold sound - incorporating stuttering samples, laid-back beats, serene whistling, uplifting choirs, and dynamic vocals that effortlessly switch to - [IDER announce themselves with the R&B-meets-folktronica of the unapologetic "Sorry"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/ider-announce-themselves-with-the-rb-meets-folktronica-of-the-unapologetic-sorry/) - IDER consists of Megan Markwick and Lily Somerville, both based in North London and collaborating since moving in together last summer. "Sorry" is the initial outcome of their dedicated work in their shared living space. The duo interprets the song as a reflection of "falling out of love with someone. It navigates through stages; starting - [Pop newcomer Folly Rae plays with dreamy highs and heavy lows on "Hard To Love"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/pop-newcomer-folly-rae-plays-with-dreamy-highs-and-heavy-lows-on-hard-to-love/) - From the forthcoming EP supported by BBC Introducing, the soloist's track is a captivating mix of hypnotic bass, sharp trap beats, and bursts of brass that blend oddly but beautifully with Rae's vocals. Rae (real name Rachel Virtue) exhibits superb control over her voice, effortlessly transitioning between strong pop delivery in the choruses and sprinkling - [Sharaya Summers promotes forgiveness on vibrant new track "Prodigal"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/sharaya-summers-promotes-forgiveness-on-vibrant-new-track-prodigal/) - "Prodigal" showcases Sharaya Summers continuing to develop her signature sound, highlighting her exceptional songwriting skills as she narrates a tale of a father forgiving his son amidst a series of missteps. Embedded within this country-inspired piece is a valuable lesson akin to a contemporary Aesop's Fable, illustrating how their bond not only survives the son's - [Montréal's Helena Deland tiptoes over intimate electronica with new offering "Claudion"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/montreals-helena-deland-tiptoes-over-intimate-electronica-with-new-offering-claudion/) - Progressively poignant and subtly seductive, Helena Deland's intimate electronica is pushing her heavenly harmonies higher. Deland's new single "Claudion" is a diverse, yet cohesive offering that drives her music to palpable perfection. Built on a string of memories in a poetic manner, Deland explains that her singles are their own little stories, “The songs are - [Spirit Award dish out warped psychedelia on hazy offering "Supreme Truth"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/spirit-award-dish-out-warped-psychedelia-on-hazy-offering-supreme-truth/) - Brimming with psych rock sounds, "Supreme Truth" is as much a gentle row down a canal as it is an intense hallucinogenic trip, as it weaves between a head-bopping, summer-infused melody and a darker, punchy riff that'll have your head spinning. Spirit Award explain their track concept, "The idea for the song is based on - [“Shame” is a lo-fi exploration of adulthood from Ed The Dog](https://thebuildingmusic.com/shame-is-a-lo-fi-exploration-of-adulthood-from-ed-the-dog/) - Following the diossolution of Fish Tank Wetenhall entered self imposed exile to write his magnus opus out July 27. “Shame” is the first track from that project - a song that focuses on emotions ranging from anxiety that permeate a condensed therapy session between Wetenhall and his psychologist. In his own words: “Really excited to - [Brooklyn's Pecas share silky smooth nightcap track "Matchstick"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/brooklyns-pecas-share-silky-smooth-nightcap-track-matchstick/) - Minimalistic and much like a lullaby to begin with, "Matchstick" presents a silky sound that infuses flavours from jazz, funk, indie, pop, and sparkling soul. Whether you're sitting having a nightcap at a hotel bar, or swaying softly in the midnight moon, Pecas' polished sound is both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. - [Beck Pete argues for the co-existence of strength and emotion on "Gently Break It"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/beck-pete-argues-for-the-co-existence-of-strength-and-emotion-on-gently-break-it/) - Having cut her teeth touring around some of Los Angeles' most iconic venues, Pete's yearning vocals and simple yet effective melodies have netted her a stellar team – "Gently Break It" is mastered by Joe Laporta (Shawn Mendes, Leon Bridges, Imagine Dragons) and mixed by Ryan Gilligan (Kevin Garrett) – and a whole host of - [Future Jr is back with sun-kissed dream pop number “Changing”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/future-jr-is-back-with-sun-kissed-dream-pop-number-changing/) - The follow up to debut EP Vacancy, “Changing” sees Future Jr soldify his own brand of alluring and meditaive pop music. Immersive musical textures coalesce with Jai Paul-esque vocal treatment to create a sound steeped in modernity, rooted in vintage groove - no mean feat. Speaking a little more on the release of ‘Changing’, and what - [London via Texas singer Lizzi reveals understated, soul-filled jam "Longing"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/london-via-texas-singer-lizzi-reveals-understated-soul-filled-jam-longing/) - Listening to "Longing" is reminiscent of walking through an exotic garden in some far-flung place, where every corner reveals something colouful that's bursting full of life and wondrous, intoxicating energy. You almost feel as though you are spying on Lizzi as she explores the garden with her fingers running through the flowers sinking into a - [Minke's "Maybe 25" is the delicate third single from the buzzy London newcomer](https://thebuildingmusic.com/minkes-maybe-25-is-the-delicate-third-single-from-the-buzzy-london-newcomer/) - New release "Maybe 25" retains many of the elements that made us fall in love with Minke: sweeping percussion, soaring guitars, and a chorus that's at once catchy and classy. That sultry, yearning atmosphere stays true to the undercurrents of sadness found in sophomore release "Armour", manifesting once again in new musings on contemporary culture. - [Newcomer Tomberlin continues to dazzle with "I'm Not Scared"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/newcomer-tomberlin-continues-to-dazzle-with-im-not-scared/) - Of the song, Tomberlin says "I feel like many people view women as such - shrill and emotionally burdensome but responsible for consistently presenting themselves pleasantly. Gentle and affable - their warmth a tool to heal often with no regard for the state of the body and mind that warmth permeates from. Women, and especially - [Johanna Samuels explores the balance between love and identity in stunning new single](https://thebuildingmusic.com/johanna-samuels-explores-the-balance-between-love-and-identity-in-stunning-new-single/) - In new single “Why Do I Go There?”, Samuels explores the idea of love and loss whilst regaining a sense of herself. A middle-finger to the idea that “a ‘good’ woman is one that takes up such a small amount of space that their authentic identity is conditional upon what men need.” The song’s lyrics - ["Mi 404" is Party Nails' tribute to love with Roland's 404 sampler](https://thebuildingmusic.com/mi-404-is-party-nails-tribute-to-love-with-rolands-404-sampler/) - "A 404 is a sampler made by Roland," Carroll explains of the new track. "You can store sounds and beats, and add effects and things like that to make music. The lyrics in 'My 404' are comparing someone you love to a 404 sampler. They make you feel good because they can create beautiful music - [Sophie Morgan discovers happiness in soothing song "Sons & Daughters"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/sophie-morgan-discovers-happiness-in-soothing-song-sons-daughters/) - Sophie Morgan was brought up with an extensive musical education, ranging from Nick Drake and Van Morrison, and later to Joni Mitchell and Carole King. "Sons & Daughters" is a tranquil golden hour track, weaving elegant vocals and magical harmonies to create a blissful offering. Speaking about her new single, Morgan explains, “The song itself - [Abisha channels her heartache into fiery new offering "Nothing Matters"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/abisha-channels-her-heartache-into-fiery-new-offering-nothing-matters/) - Lovesick and pining for someone who was not right for her, Abisha navigated around her pain to find a positive message in her heartache. The end result was "Nothing Matters", a song that might be about heartache but really acts as the perfect pick-me-up. Although it begins discreetly, with only Abisha's vocals and a stripped-down - [Momoko's "Ether Flower" is a high saturation break-up hymn](https://thebuildingmusic.com/momokos-ether-flower-is-a-high-saturation-break-up-hymn/) - "Ether Flower" is, at its core, a break-up track. The track draws on the insatiable contradiction at the core of all heartbreak pop – that crying-on-the-dancefloor vibe taken close to perfection by artists like Robyn, ABBA, and Kate Bush over the years. Like her forebears, Momoko carves her own sonic space to update that tradition - [Singer-songwriter Rory Wynne’s “Getting Over You” is a synth-driven ode to a night to forget](https://thebuildingmusic.com/singer-songwriter-rory-wynnes-getting-over-you-is-a-synth-driven-ode-to-a-night-to-forget/) - “Getting Over You” combines sparkling synth melodies and subtly overdriven indie-pop guitars to give life to a sound that is fast becoming somewhat of a signature for Rory Wynne. Brimming with infectiously catchy hooks and fantastically anthemic energy, the track takes negative subject matter and gives it a feel-good twist that goes hand in hand - [Swedish duo Morabeza Tobacco share magnetic lo-fi melancholic single “Ally McBeal”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/swedish-duo-morabeza-tobacco-share-magnetic-lo-fi-melancholic-single-ally-mcbeal/) - Swedish indie duo Morabeza Tobacco returns with “Ally McBeal,” their third single to date and first of 2019. The lo-fi production complemented by otherworldly synths has “Ally McBeal” feeling like a summer daze as listeners wander through the realm of a hazy open field to see what’s on the other side. - [Rén with the Mane beguiles with the sultry indie-pop of "Burnin"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/ren-with-the-mane-beguiles-with-the-sultry-indie-pop-of-burnin/) - "Burnin" – which sits firmly in the indie-pop camp in terms of genre – plays with hesitance throughout its duration. Muted guitar and taught percussion support Renée Orshan's gorgeous vocal performance, erupting into a better-late-than-never climax around the three-minute mark. In anyone else's hands, waiting this long could be a mistake, but Orshan's meticulously calculated - [Ayelle raises awareness and funds for domestic abuse survivors with new single "NBDY"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/ayelle-raises-awareness-and-funds-for-domestic-abuse-survivors-with-new-single-nbdy/) - Ayelle draws on her own experiences in her approach to the societal wound that is domestic violence, also incorporating situations she has witnessed and her experiences meeting survivors as a volunteer at a London domestic abuse charity. Speaking up on this topic is more than just a self-aggrandising act of commercialised bandwagon feminism: the artist - [Melis depicts the turmoil of a love/hate relationship on powerful new offering "Waves"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/melis-depicts-the-turmoil-of-a-love-hate-relationship-on-powerful-new-offering-waves/) - The Berlin-based artist has long since entranced us with her glistening pop sound, and with "Waves" she tugs straight at the heart strings as she explores the turmoil of a toxic relationship as she explains "'Waves' is a very personal song about a love/hate relationship with someone. The lyrics came from my heart and I - [Midnight strikes with a brooding new slice of thought-provoking electronica on “Archon”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/midnight-strikes-with-a-brooding-new-slice-of-thought-provoking-electronica-on-archon/) - 2017-18 saw New York-based producer midnight unveil the first collection of songs from his newly-released Nocturne EP. The enigmatic artist has now delivered the capstone for Nocturne via eclectic track “Archon” - a collaboration with fellow New York-based producer ylxr. “Archon” is a rollercoaster ride of dynamics and structure. Trap-inspired beats and glitchy sonics continually shift back and forth, - [Atelier Blue plunge into a glistening pool of synth pop on angelic debut single "Haunted"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/atelier-blue-plunge-into-a-glistening-pool-of-synth-pop-on-angelic-debut-single-haunted/) - Made up of singer/songwriter Olivia McShane and Hot Dreams' Alex Bloomfield, Atelier Blue merge ethereal vocals with infectious electro-pop on their nostalgic, yet modern debut. "Haunted" was created through writing and producing together in Olivia's bedroom studio. The song opens with a beachwave synth melody over a lo-fi beat, before McShane projects her vocal range - [Moniker initiate themselves as this generation's miserablists with “Kicking and Screaming”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/moniker-initiate-themselves-as-this-generations-miserablists-with-kicking-and-screaming/) - There’s a moment in any goth’s life when they're dragged – kicking and screaming – out of their childish gothdom (when they still think Sisters of Mercy are the height of artful detachment), and into their Let Love In phase, where they read John Berryman instead of Mary Shelley, drink scotch and swap their black t-shirts for - [Belgian up-and-comer Le Manou delves into glossy electro-pop territory on “ADDICT”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/belgian-up-and-comer-le-manou-delves-into-glossy-electro-pop-territory-on-addict/) - Whether it's from the swirling, thick-like-treacle synth lines, polished beats or pitch shifted vocal touches, “Addict” packs a punch. The dance-worthy Francophone cut was mixed by Dutch producer Mucky (Ayelle, Sevdaliza) and co-produced by her close collaborators Domien Cnockaert and Orson Wouters. - [Mathilda Homer warms up for the release of her new EP with spellbinding lead single "Probably Sorry"](https://thebuildingmusic.com/mathilda-homer-warms-up-for-the-release-of-her-new-ep-with-spellbinding-lead-single-probably-sorry/) - Listening to “Probably Sorry” is akin to sitting indoors on a summer’s day and feeling the sunlight splinter through the window. It basks in its simplicity, where the joy is found in the raw, soulful presence of Mathilda Homer’s hazy vocals that burrows deep into your consciousness and warms you from your core. There’s a - [Fat Possum-signed Canadian newcomer Ellis releases dream-pop lullaby “Something Blue”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/fat-possum-signed-canadian-newcomer-ellis-releases-dream-pop-lullaby-something-blue/) - Describing her music as “emo dream pop”, Ellis writes music which is low-key and luscious, making her mark internationally after garnering support within Toronto's DIY scene. Steeped in warm Slowdive-esque shoegaze tones and remedying yet melancholic melodies, Ellis' new track reflects on life lessons learned through regrets. - [Annie’s return to the pop fold continues with the two-step coldwave banger “The Bomb”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/annies-return-to-the-pop-fold-continues-with-the-two-step-coldwave-banger-the-bomb/) - The track’s broken up by samples from 1988 apocalyptic thriller Miracle Mile and was recorded with prinicple album collaborator Stefan Storm (Sound of Arrows). The pair began working on the track in Stockholm but switched to Bergen to lay down vox. “The vocals were recorded outside, on our veranda in the countryside,” Annie explains. “It was summer - [Chicago's Sen Morimoto confronts emotional isolation in sardonic new single “Woof”](https://thebuildingmusic.com/chicagos-sen-morimoto-confronts-emotional-isolation-in-sardonic-new-single-woof/) - Best known for his cross-genre production and lyrical prowess, "Woof" is the latest single taken from the Chicago-based rapper, composer, and multi-instrumentalist’s self-titled sophomore album. Written and performed entirely by himself, the track sees Sen Morimoto navigate feelings of detachment and disillusionment with the help of his four-legged friend after the pair spent lockdown in ## Pages - [Submit Music](https://thebuildingmusic.com/submit-music/) - Via Groover Are you an artist, band, or music promoter looking to get featured? We’d love to hear from you! 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